August 28, 2002
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Would you geta smallpox vaccination if it were offered to the public?

As I'm of a vintage that was routinely vaccinated in childhood, I don't know that I'd need one, but I'd go along with whatever the medical authorities recommended.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR   USA

Nah, i dont think so. Seems like paranoia.

Talia, 25
Stamford
, CT   USA

I think that I had gotten it as a child. If it is the one that left a scar on your arm (a little circle), then I had gotten it. My kids? Yes, they have gotten every other shot, so why not that one!!

KarenNJ, 25
Milltown
, NJ   USA

Not my bag...

Luki, 31
Valhalla

Sixty years ago, I had a smallpox vaccination. If there were any question of a limited supply of vaccine, I'd gladly go on a waiting list.

Jill, 61
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

I just read somewhere that it really isn't a good idea because the reason they stopped giving the vaccination years ago is because the side effects were getting out of hand and it just wasn't worth the risk. So unless there was a serious outbreak around here, no, I wouldn't get it.

Tracy, 24
Ocean City
, NJ  USA

Not sure. Not overly frightened by it at this point in time. Let me know when it becomes public, I'll consider it.

Triana, 29
Austin
, TX   USA

Only if there is enough proof that I actually need it. At this point I would say no.

Ryan, 29
Morton
, IL   USA

No. If an epidemic starts, I'll think about it.

Judy, 62
Easton
, KS   USA

Uh, sure.

Doug2, 29
Overland Park
, KS  USA

yes!

Stephanie, 25
TX  USA

yes i would - i get a flu shot, so it wouldn't worry be.

Brad, 21
Sydney  AUSTRALIA

Depends. If there were a valid threat that it was spreading at epidemic rates, sure. If not, and the side-effects were god awful? No.

Fisch, 47
Preston
, CT   USA

They used to be routine, so I don't see why not. I have to get vaccinated against everything else known to man for school, so what the hell...

Nicci, 27
Las Vegas
, NV   USA

No

Laura, 37
Lowell
, MA   USA

I guess so. But I think I'm already vaccinated for it.

Em, 16
Harrisburg
, PA  USA

Most likely. My family would probably make my brothers and I get them, anyway, and I guess it's a good idea- better safe than sorry.

Jeremy, 14
Highlands Ranch
,
CO  USA

Yes, I would. Who knows what the terrorists will pull next?

Reba, 50+
Silver Spring
, MD  USA

Yes.

Christopher28
San Mateo
, CA   USA

Sure..

Kevin, 35
Sugar Hill
, GA  USA

I suppose so. I'd want to know the downsides first though.

Felicia, 36
Lowell
, MA   USA

Sure, why not? Better safe than sorry.

Tam

sure

Melodi, 19
Gahanna
, OH   USA

I'll have to see how the government handles all the other bio-terror vaccinations first.

Alias Irrelevante

*shrug* How risky would it be? I don't want smallpox.  I guess I wasn't aware that I hadn't had one already. Seems like I've been vaccinated for everything else.

Karen, 22
Ames
, IA   USA

Good question. I am not sure. I had the inoculation when I was a child. They would line us up and vaccinate every child in the school. It leaves a scar on your skin. I have mine on my upper arm, while other people I know have it on their thigh. I wonder when they stopped giving the vaccinations? I guess I would and I would probably get my kids vaccinated.

Janet, 44
E. Brunswick, NJ USA

Since I don't consider myself at risk, I think it would be selfish to get something that would be in
short supply. However, if one person's at risk in this country, we all are, and it would be a better
idea for myself and everyone else to get it. It spreads rapidly, and it's a terrible, terrible thing
to have. I think it's the second worse disease to ebola.

Cancer, 20
NYC, NY USA

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